Inverness Local Information: 10 top things to know... more
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1. History
Inverness appears to be a modern town because its history as a meeting point of Highland and Lowland meant it was often a place of conflict. Clan Donald is said to have burned the town at least seven times, while Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces destroyed the fort in 1745. One significant historic building is Inverness Castle, built in the 1830s. This is a gothic style building ...Read more
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2. Now
Inverness was granted city status in 2000, and is often referred to as the capital of the Highlands. One of the main industries in Inverness is tourism, and people from all over the world visit the city as part of their trip to the Highlands of Scotland and the famous Loch Ness. It is a modern city with a good selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions.
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3. Events
The Inverness Highland Games are held on one day in July and are one of the highlights of the city’s annual calendar. The traditional games attract thousands of spectators and many competitors. The day includes a parade, highland dancing, music, entertainment, athletic and heavy events. The Inverness Half Marathon takes place in March and also includes a 5k fun run. The Baxt...Read more
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4. Attractions
Loch Ness is situated on the outskirts of Inverness and attracts visitors from all over the world hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery has objects, images and exhibitions about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands. The museum reopened in 2007 after a major refurbishment. Fort George was built by Geor...Read more
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5. Things To Do
Boat trips from Inverness Marina offer a chance to see a school of dolphins frolic in the Moray Firth, trips around Loch Ness and a chance to look for red kites. Inverness Floral Hall, Gardens and Coffee Shop has flower displays, a glass house, subtropical plants, a cascading waterfall, a pool of Koi Carp, a cactus house, an outdoor garden and more. The Tomatin Distillery is so...Read more
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6. Business
Inverness has a compact city centre offering a wide selection of high street stores and independent retailers. Indoor shopping is available in the Eastgate Shopping Centre, while the Old Town offers a more quirky shopping experience. The Victorian Market houses a range of jewellers and craftsmen, as well as a range of clothing and gift items
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7. Transport
By car, the A82, A9 and A96 are the main roads in and out of the city. Several bus operators run regular services to the Highlands from Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are daily train services linking Inverness with Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are also services to other destinations in the Highlands. The Caledonian Sleeper service operates from London Euston...Read more
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8. Entertainment
The Eden Court Theatre is a modern venue for live entertainment. Its packed programme of events includes opera, popular music, concerts, ballet, modern dance, drama and films. The Ironworks is a venue for live music. Stars to have played at the venue in the past include Kasabian, Runrig, Van Morrison, Babyshambles, The Wombats, The Charlatans and Biffy Clyro. Local musicians a...Read more
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9. Famous Landmarks
Clava Cairns, on the outskirts of Inverness, is the site of a well-preserved group of prehistoric burial stones dating back about 4,000 years. The Bronze Age cemetery complex includes passage graves, ring cairns, kerb cairn, standing stones in a beautiful setting and the remains of a chapel of unknown date.
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10. Interesting Fact
Loch Ness is 23 miles long and over 300m deep in some places. Sightings of a creature in the water have been reported for over a thousand years, meaning there would have had to be several beasts and a breeding population in the loch.
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